Happy Anniversary-of-our-first-date! 😍💋
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I know a lot of people don’t celebrate or remember the first time they met. We do because we know what had to happen and how much we had to grow from that moment to get where we are right now. And more importantly, that from that evening 9 years ago we realised unconsciously we found something special ❤️ I’m beyond grateful we both chose to give it another go!
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Thank you for saying yes to being my date to my formal 😁 Here’s to more years of breaking boards, eating fire, conquering fears, hitting goals, laughing until our sides hurt and cheeky passionate kisses 😍 I love you sweetheart!
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I see this face more than a smile. Forever annoying you. But nothing gives me greater pleasure, and I wouldn't want to do it to anyone else. Here's to another forgotten anniversary my love. P.s. I know you smile lots and lots, but its not as fun ❤ #gf#anniversary # grumblesonthecouch #love

A note from our Chapter Leader, Stacy.
5 years ago today a vendor needed a last minute replacement at the HOW Visalia dinner. I had heard of the HOW dinners, but had never attended one. At 6 pm that evening my heart was full- so many people came out to support a woman who was fighting brain cancer. The dinner was such a simple concept, everyone gives $10 and ALL of the money goes home to that one woman at the end of the night, no strings attached. @brendacritzer was there that evening, as it was going to be the last HOW Visalia dinner. The current chapter leader was stepping down and Brenda was there to support the chapter. She stopped by my table and eventually asked if I would like to step in as a chapter leader, along with another woman whom I had never met before (Martha Hense). We were excited and had our first dinner in January 2014, for my friend Pattie, who had lost her son Garrett in November. I have now done over 55 dinners. I’m forever grateful for that conversation with Brenda. HOW has blessed me with incredible opportunities. I’ve joined the @hownational board, been a part of several chapter launches around the country, made incredible friendships, sponsored dinners, shared triumphs and losses with amazing recipients and more. This has been one of the greatest experiences in my life. It is incredible what a community can do when it comes together to help one woman, it truly has changed my life, and I hope that everyone who has attended a dinner can feel how passionate we are about being a part of the change. There is a lot of blood sweat and tears that goes in to these dinners- and they wouldn’t without the incredible team members (past and present) that put their hearts and souls in to this organization.
Thank you to the recipients, sponsors, vendors and everyone who has helped in any way.
Thank you for supporting Helping One Woman!
#howvisalia#visalia#community#howaversary#anniversary#helpingonewoman#southvalley#tularecounty #559 #howdinner

💝Cotton Anniversary💝
When I was younger, my Granny used to say, “You ain’t one to love easy.” I think she only said that because I refused to listen to love songs without headphones. I just didn’t want to seem foolish for liking love. It’s not something we’re supposed to like—it’s not cool. That’s why when I met my husband, I thought we’d never work out. He loved love, without shame.
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We’ve been together for six years, and I’d still claim that I’m the cool one, despite his swoon-worthy good looks. He listens to top 40, watches trash TV, and he clarifies whenever he uses sarcasm because he doesn’t want to be misinterpreted. I never thought I’d love someone like that, and yet I love him so dearly. I can’t imagine my life without him. He makes me coffee every morning. He leaves me alone while I’m reading. He takes care of dinner every night. He grows with me, and helps me grow. Life is better. 💞
For our anniversary this year, I counted out 2217 cotton balls—one for each day we’ve been together—and put them in 6 different jars for each year we’ve been together. I’m also currently knitting him a scarf. Not as grand as last year, but I’m not sure anything could top folding him a thousand paper cranes. I can’t wait for the lifetime of gifts we get to make for each other. 💝
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The Baby Fleur Bear is now available for pre-order(worldwide shipping). Tap photo to shop, don’t miss out! The regular Fleur Bear will be available to order this Friday at 6pm pt 🐻🌹

A year ago tonight the man of my dreams surprised me with a fairytale proposal ❤️ thank you @mandakay01 for capturing his smile because I was trying not to ugly cry 😭
#bestsurpriseever#engagement#anniversary